OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS
Temple University is proud of its tradition of embracing determined students who have a passion for knowledge and the drive to succeed.  The University is dedicated to providing students with an outstanding intellectual and physical environment, which includes teaching that fosters independent thinking and leadership.  The ability of Temple students to work productively with peers and faculty in research and creative expression will stimulate their curiosity, hone their critical thinking skills, and provide the impetus for innovative and entrepreneurial endeavors of the future. 

Strategies

• Maintain class size
• Recruit diverse students of high academic achievement or promise
• Improve academic profile of freshman class
• Increase number of college-ready students from Philadelphia County
• Recruit international students
• Strengthen community college transfer relationships
• Improve retention and graduation rates
• Promote excellence in teaching
• Enhance University Honors Program
• Improve student support services
• Develop and define strategies and programs for non-traditional students

Executive Summary
Core Values
Opportunities for Success
Research Excellence
Metro-Engagement
Global Commitment
Destination Temple (Compass Center)

Executive Summary: Mapping a New Destiny (4/29/09), PDF

Inventory of Initiatives
Opportunities for Success
Research Excellence
Metro-Engagement
Global Commitment
Destination Temple (Compass Center)

Inventory of Initiatives, PDF